Hi folks! I hope everyone is finding answers for issues. Bless you all. I have been faithful wearing this Aspen Hard neck collar going on 3 months now! Neurosurgeon Dec. which is very close. I have...
I am post op about 9 weeks multi level Acdf surgery. Swallowing issues since surgery. Have had to crush oils and take them in applesauce.. I guess I wanted to see if I could swallow the capsule!!...
Thanks for all responses and info!! I don't know what got into me trying to swallow a pillow. Guess I wanted to see if anything had improved!! Pretty silly of me! Was little scary for while there....
I ts late pm.m. in Calif. I am having swallowing issues that may send me to ER . pill capsule loved in throat I can't cough up!! Waiting for it to dissolve but breathing is ;hard. UPDATE Gave your...
Don't give up hope. Not all docs agree. May need to change to different Neurosurgeon. Call Michael Chang in Sac. I did not have any hop till he did my 4 level neck surgery. I am having great results...
I can tell you from my experience there is Neurosurgeon that will give you honest opinion. Call Micheal Chang in Sac.. I have good results . I am old!...
No problem new member.. I am new too. Keep posting.....
Hi White Beard.. Back to you this afternoon....
Its a good day!! I have abscess in incision. Antibiotics almost 2 weeks now. Looking better but I have a prickly feeling around incision.. Not tingling like nerves waking up. Prickly and nothing is...
Thank you all for responses.. I treasure the info you have shared....
I thank all info given to me.. I have a really good neurosurgeon. He is staying on top of any issue I explain to him. He is not waiting months to see if it improves. He is taking action.. So will see...
Thanks whitehead.. I appreciate your info. I hope you are doing better in life as I have read a lot of your posts.. Hope life is treating you well .. If you get bored feel free to send me email to...
I hope you find relief soon.. Have you went to Pain Management?? I lived with chronic pain for many years suffering.. I don't know your exact condition but I suffered from Degenerative Disc Disease.....
Hi.. Have been in same frustrating position in past.. I've had Degenerative Disc Disease for many years.. Very painful.. Docs tried all kinds of meds that didn't work for pain. Pain management etc.....
Thanks for reply.. Seeing spealist not sure if ENT.. I assume so.....
Hi everyone!! Saw my NS today for my incision.. Have 2 abscess small but in incision. Round of antibiotics should be fine. Still having swallowing issues at 6 weeks from my 4 level acdf surgery.....
I have been reading articles on muscle spasms post op Adcf c3-c7 almost 6 weeks now. Any new ideas how to deal with this? I have Aspen neck collar on 7/24.. Sometimes I think it causes spasms.. I...
Hi.. I am now 5 weeks post op Acdf 4 level surgery.. Just noticed few days ago I have stitch coming thru my incision.. I am confused as I know there is 100s of deep stitches and ones just below the...
I believe pain control is more then a pill. We have to take responsibility for our part in it.. We may hurt but still must do our best with exercise diet and maintaining a daily healthy lifestyle.....
I feel for a lot of people with chronic pain.. With all the pain med overdosing these days and deaths doctors are having to watch how they prescribe.. Those of us pay for the price of abuse of those...
Ok. Sorry I am new on site.. Will review rules. Sorry...
Hi Nic .. Iam new member on this site.. I am in the Chron Pain forum - my email is listed.. Hope to hear from you. Best wishes...
Hi Taller.. Iam new to the site here.. I read your posts and wish you the best.. I had acdf C3-C7 1month ago.. I feel for you.. I do hope you are doing better and look forward to hearing new posts...
Hi I am brand new to this site.. Good for you! Best wishes. Looking forward to hear what you learn and how it works!! Thanks for sharing your courage to do this and share...
Hi pres.. I am new to this site.. I have had Insomnia for years.. Have tried several meds to sleep at night.. I presently take Gabapentin and Trazadone.. Doses have been adjusted several times.. As...
Hi Anne I am new to site.. I would love to read this but can't get to the link....
Hi.. My experience with Xanax was years ago but here it is I hope it helps.. First always ween off with your doctor.. I was on Xanax when it first came out and told it was non addictive which later...
Anyone with swallowing issues after C3-C7 acdf surgery .. any tips...
I am glad I am doing as well as I am!! I am glad I had this done.. My neck pain is gone that I had!! I am actively person so this down time is hard!! Lol!! I am very optimistic for a good recovery !!...
Hi Susie.. Thanks for your reply.. I forgot to say this is my second acdf.. First was C3-5 15 years ago.. This second surgery was to remove old hardware and new in from c3-7.. I know I have long road...
Hi everyone.. Iam new to this site.. 4weeks Post op acdf C3-C7.. First week was bad.. Second better stopped pain med.. Continued med for muscle spasms to present.. 2week follow up exray looks fine.....
Hi Taller... I noticed your old Post fro! 2014 ACDF surgery.. I am Post op gong on 3weeks now.. I had my first surgery 16years ago .. This surgery was to re!over old hardware and new hardware from...